Conor Grennan

Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business
Founder of AI Mindset
Host, AI Applied Podcast
Top Voice in Public Speaking on LinkedIn

Conor Grennan is Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and CEO of AI Mindset, an AI consulting company that trains organizations on a new and effective framework for generative AI rooted in behavioral shifts.

Conor has worked with teams across industry, including at OpenAI, McKinsey, NASA, Google, PWC, Amazon, Microsoft, ServiceNow, JP Morgan, New York Life, DaVita Healthcare, BlueCross/BlueShield, Blackstone, WelshCarson Private Equity, and more.

He is also a NY Times and #1 international bestselling author, published in 15 languages. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker, serves on the Board of Directors of the SHRM Foundation and has been named a Top Trusted Voice in AI by Edelman.

Conor’s AI insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, BBC, Forbes, Business Insider, Vox, and other media. He co-hosts the AI Applied Podcast (top 20 in Business News) and has over 140k followers on LinkedIn that track his genAI insights.

Outside of his work in AI, Conor has been named a Huffington Post Game Changer of the Year for his humanitarian work with trafficked children in Nepal, and in 2014 was given the Unsung Hero of Compassion Award by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He has a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from NYU Stern, and lives in New Canaan with his wife Liz and his two children.

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Past Hosts Include:

The Economic Club of Grand Rapids
Chief Executive Annual Summit
Franchise CEO Summit
Correlation One’s CHRO Insights

MetTel’s Innovation Conference
PWC’s Trust Leadership Academy
Generative AI Week
Generative AI World Conference

Rave Reviews About Conor Grennan

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Conor Grennan has a gift for energizing a room while simplifying the complexities of AI, leaving audiences empowered with new knowledge.

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"Conor was FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for your recommendation and all your help to bring him to our community!"

-The Economic Club of Grand Rapids

"Conor's presentation was a masterclass in engagement; his energy was infectious, turning complex AI concepts into clear, actionable insights."

-President and CEO, private wealth management firm

"Conor's energetic workshop was a breath of fresh air, offering practical insights that were engaging and enlightening."

-CEO, large insurance company

"You made a HUGE difference in terms of helping with the behavior and culture shift needed. You inspired folks and many have emailed me to say it was the best learning/external speaker that they have heard. We really appreciate your investing in us."

-Chief Learning and Talent Officer, large global consulting firm

"More than anyone I know, Conor Grennan has demystified generative AI to help us all see it for what it really is—not software, not just a tool, but a new mindset for being creative that’s unlike anything that’s come before. His passion and curiosity are absolutely contagious, and our CEO, CFO and board communities across every industry just love his energy, enthusiasm and expertise. He has helped them immeasurably to understand the big opportunities of the generative AI revolution."

-Chief Content Officer, large media company

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The AI Mindset

As the Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, CONOR GRENNAN has developed a unique AI Mindset Framework, tying technology and behavior. Shared in a keynote fit for anyone from complete beginners to tech wizards, Grennan empowers audiences with both expertise on generative AI and a new w ...

As the Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, CONOR GRENNAN has developed a unique AI Mindset Framework, tying technology and behavior. Shared in a keynote fit for anyone from complete beginners to tech wizards, Grennan empowers audiences with both expertise on generative AI and a new way of thinking with broad applications to change the way they live, work, and “do pretty much everything.”

AI Training, Strategy, & Adoption

In this keynote, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business CONOR GRENNAN addresses the key tents of AI training, strategy, and adoption to revolutionize organizations. Leveraging his dual understanding of organizational structure and AI applications, Grennan leaves audiences feeling prepare ...

AI For You (Interactive)

In this custom, interactive session (or keynote address) CONOR GRENNAN shares how to integrate generative AI into your organization, scaling across departments for your business priorities. Great for leadership groups, Grennan’s focused suggestions revolutionize companies. ...

In this custom, interactive session (or keynote address) CONOR GRENNAN shares how to integrate generative AI into your organization, scaling across departments for your business priorities. Great for leadership groups, Grennan’s focused suggestions revolutionize companies.

AI Workshop

This 1.4-4-hour workshop allows CONOR GRENNAN to dive deep into generative AI, addressing the specific challenges your organization faces, crafting an actionable AI transformation plan, and walking through the next steps of the journey, including what it looks like to establish an AI task force. Inc ...

This 1.4-4-hour workshop allows CONOR GRENNAN to dive deep into generative AI, addressing the specific challenges your organization faces, crafting an actionable AI transformation plan, and walking through the next steps of the journey, including what it looks like to establish an AI task force. Including a hands-on lab session, Grennan walks participants through the use of AI tools to tackle business challenges.

AI Task Force Creation

Through workshops and consultations, CONOR GRENNAN establishes and empowers your organization with an AI task force by honing the knowledge, skills, and direction they need to successfully drive AI adoption. This engagement includes: Initial trainings with the task force members to build their foun ...

Through workshops and consultations, CONOR GRENNAN establishes and empowers your organization with an AI task force by honing the knowledge, skills, and direction they need to successfully drive AI adoption. This engagement includes:

Initial trainings with the task force members to build their foundational knowledge of generative AI
Guidance on identifying suitable use cases and avoiding pitfalls
Advice on best practices for upskilling the task force and broader organization
Assistance in selecting and scoping pilot projects to demonstrate value
Coaching on effective team communication around sensitive AI topics
Ongoing support to get the task force fully operational

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Conor Grennan’s ‘AI Applied’ podcast covers AI news, tools, and key players

The AI Applied podcast, hosted by NYU Stern School of Business’s Chief AI Architect CONOR GRENNAN and collaborator Jaeden Schafer, provides weekly insights into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. Grennan and Schafer dive into cutting-edge AI research, interpret its impact on our world, and explore the future of this rapidly growing field from ChatGPT and computer vision to robotics and natural language processing.

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Conor Grennan’s humanitarian work saved trafficked children in Nepal

NYU Stern School of Business’s Chief AI Architect CONOR GRENNAN is also a profound humanitarian who helped return trafficked Nepalese children to their families, establishing the non-profit, Next Generation Nepal. Grennan was named a Huffington Post Game Changer of the Year for his humanitarian work with trafficked children in Nepal and was given the Unsung Hero of Compassion Award by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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